Female sterilisation

Cosmo's guide to contraception: debunk the myths and discover what option is right for you

What is it? This is the most dramatic form of contraception, the Fallopian tubes (where the egg travels from the ovaries to your womb) are cut or blocked. It involves a straightforward operation, but is not a decision to be taken lightly.

Pros: You'll never have to think about contraception again and your sex drive and monthly cycle will stay the same.

Cons: Doesn't protect against STDs. If you change your mind after the operations, reversal operations are very difficult, they're expensive, complicated and not always available.

What protect you from? Unwanted pregnancy.

Who good for? Women who are categorically sure they do not want any or any more children.

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